Description
We are looking for an Associate Creative Director, Digital Design to play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the visual and creative direction of marketing campaigns, branding initiatives, and product communication for a leading global B2B SaaS company.
As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term. The Associate Creative Director will lead the development and execution of creative concepts for digital, print, and multimedia marketing materials.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of creative concepts for digital, print, and multimedia marketing materials.
- Own our tokenized digital web design system in Figma, with components mapped one-to-one to our codebase.
- Prototype and build directly using AI-assisted design and development tools.
- Collaborate with product, marketing, and sales teams to create compelling visual narratives.
- Manage a team of digital designers, providing guidance, mentorship, and constructive feedback.
- Oversee the production process from ideation through to final delivery.
- Contribute to the creation of brand guidelines and ensure consistency across all creative outputs.
- Stay current on industry trends and emerging design tools.
- Work closely with UX to ensure that our user insights are being delivered upon.
- Analyze and optimize creative assets for performance across various digital channels.
- Champion, role model, and embed Samsara's cultural principles.
- Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team.
Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in a creative role with 2+ years of experience as a direct people manager within a B2B SaaS or high-tech environment.
- Expertise in design software such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Experience and curiosity around AI models and tools.
- Hands-on experience working within a componentized or tokenized design system in Figma.
- Genuine, hands-on fluency with AI-assisted design or prototyping tools.
- Strong understanding of brand strategy, UX/UI design principles, and digital marketing best practices.
- Ability to translate user insights into compelling digital experiences.
- Familiarity with tools like Google Analytics, heatmaps, or A/B testing.
- Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Proven track record of managing cross-functional projects.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
- A portfolio showcasing a range of creative work.
Nice to Have:
- Experience designing for or partnering closely with an e-commerce or product-led-growth (PLG) motion.
- In-house experience at a fast-scaling company.
- Experience preparing or structuring a design system.
- Proficiency in motion design tools.
- Experience with 3D design software.
Compensation:
- Annual Base Salary: $125,600-$172,700 CAD
Benefits:
- Flexible working model
- Professional development stipend
- Comprehensive health and parental leave plans